RECONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION AND CREATIVE SPACES CONVERGENCE: BÜYÜKADA ISLAND CASE

Abstract

Concerning the old or historical fabric of the cities, a widespread strategy of city vibrancy is the
city cultural and creative spaces reconsideration. Creative space is a replacement to place
transformation, which is a new policy to boost the potentials of the context via supporting
indigenous and tourism products and activities. These spaces insist on overtaking each other to
obtain a competitive advantage on cultural activities, participation, and a happier and more
connected environment. Otherwise, the visitors‟ participation offers economic opportunities by
stimulating environment and amenities. Thus, the place expresses openness and diversity where
everyone can express themselves (Florida 2002). Such an environment formed spontaneously or
deliberately paves the way for the coming tourists and entrepreneurship. In this sense, in this
research, Büyükada is selected due to its historical, social, cultural attributes, and commendable
cultural heritage potentials including historic buildings, traditions and local cultures, which work
as means to attract tourists and creative people.